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• Dart Society Story

  Sep 12 2009

  "Breaking News, Breaking Down" wins Indie Fest award

  The Indie Fest

  Mike Walter, a 2005 Dart Center Ochberg Fellow and vice-president of The Dart Society, has won an Award of Merit from The Indie Fest. The award was given for Walter’s landmark documentary, "Breaking News, Breaking Down," which has caught the eye of audiences worldwide with its exceptional tale of how journalists can be emotionally impacted by their work.

  "This is an amazing accomplishment, and it really shows what a difference this film is making in relating how journalists can be impacted by the stories they tell," said Walter, who wrote and directed the film. "This is a tremendous honor given the level of competition for this award."

  The Indie Fest recognizes film professionals who demonstrate exceptional achievement in craft and creativity, and those who produce standout entertainment or contribute to profound social change. Information about the Indie Fest and a list of recent winners can be found at the Indie Fest website.

• Announcement

  Sep 1 2009 12:06 PM

  Cohorts merge over three intense days

  

  By Deirdre Stoelzle Graves

  Dart Center Ochberg fellows and Dart community leaders gathered in Indianapolis Aug. 27-30 for three days of symposia and ceremony recognizing 10 years of the fellowship program. 2008 fellow Jeff Kelly Lowenstein describes some highlights in his blog here.

• Mimi Award

  Jul 20 2009 1:08 PM

  Jan Winburn wins 2009 Mimi Award

  

  By Deirdre Stoelzle Graves

  Jan Winburn, a 33-year journalism veteran, has been named winner of The 2009 Mimi Award, a prize that recognizes exceptional work by an editor. More information on The Mimi can be found here.

• Dart Society Story

  Jun 12 2009

  Moni Basu wins award for "Chaplain Turner's War"

  Asian American Journalists Association

  Former Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Moni Basu, a member of the 2008 Ochberg Fellowship, is a winner of the Asian American Journalists Association awards for her story, "Chaplain Turner's War." The awards will be presented in Boston Aug. 15 and demonstrate the ability of journalists to cover the news with authority, sensitivity, insight and an eye toward diversity. Moni was born in Kolkata, India, and is currently an editor at CNN.

   

• Dart Society Story

  Jun 2 2009

  Ron Haviv's images of Haiti and Congo part of humanitarian campaign

  ICRC/VII Photo

  On 8 May, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) together with the VII Photo agency launched a worldwide campaign to raise awareness of today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. As part of the campaign, which marks the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross, the ICRC sent 2004 Ochberg fellow Ron Haviv and four other award-winning photographers from VII to eight conflict-affected countries to examine up-close the suffering caused by war and violence.

• Dart Society Story

  May 31 2009

  Jim MacMillan describes occupational hazards of covering trauma

  Sunday Star Times of New Zealand

  Jim MacMillan, a Philly-based 2007 Ochberg Fellow, is currently in New Zealand giving lectures about Journalism and Trauma, thanks to a grant from the Dart Foundation through the Media Innovations fund administered by Frank Ochberg, M.D., and the Dart Society. He is the guest of 2008 fellow Jon Stephenson. This article was published in New Zealand's leading national newspaper, The Sunday Star Times.

• Dart Society Story

  May 26 2009

  Moni Basu takes buyout from AJC with a heavy heart

  Like The Dew

  Moni Basu, an Ochberg Fellow and a combat journalist from India, took a buyout from the AJC after nearly 19 years there. Anna Dolianitis profiles her in the journal of Southern culture and politics.

• Dart Society Story

  May 17 2009

  Scott North's investigation shows importance of oversight

  The Herald

  The story about a high-profile nonprofit in Washington describes blurred boundaries between the founders' personal lives and operations of the nonprofit corporation they helped establish. It's about strained relationships that the charity has with a number of officials in the region who enforce animal protection laws. And it's about fundraising efforts that in 2007 alone brought in more than $2 million.
   

• Announcement

  May 14 2009 6:15 PM

  The Dart Society seeks nominations for The 2009 Mimi Award

  

  By Deirdre Stoelzle Graves

  The Dart Society is seeking nominations for The Mimi Award, an annual prize that recognizes exceptional work by an editor.

• Dart Society Story

  May 10 2009

  Cullen's "Columbine" hits No. 3 on NYT list

  davecullen.com

  2002 Ochberg Fellow Dave Cullen's incredible work, "Columbine," is taking him on a massive book tour that includes stops on Rachel Maddow's show and, most recently, in Ireland and England. This link takes you to a schedule of interviews and available podcasts on Dave's Web site, davecullen.com.